Dr. Adam Whatley, M.D.
Contact & Location
225-658-1808
Zachary, LA 70791
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Dr. Whatley performs more knee replacement procedures than 42% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #49 of 85 ranked knee surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Whatley
Practice. Dr. Adam Whatley is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Zachary, Louisiana. The latest annual CMS data records 27 knee replacements and 12 hip replacements, 39 procedures in all. That is #49 in Louisiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 18 procedures a year to 39, up 117%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 27 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 18 |
| 2015 | 0 | 16 |
| 2016 | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | 0 | 22 |
| 2018 | 0 | 27 |
| 2019 | 0 | 21 |
| 2020 | 0 | 15 |
| 2021 | 0 | 18 |
| 2022 | 12 | 19 |
| 2023 | 12 | 22 |
| 2024 | 12 | 27 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Whatley Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Whatley's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 117% from 18 procedures in 2014 to 39 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Whatley
How does Dr. Whatley's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Whatley has performed 39 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Louisiana average is 54 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Whatley ranks #50 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Whatley perform?
Dr. Whatley's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Whatley's practice located?
Dr. Whatley practices in Zachary, Louisiana. The office is located at 4920 Church Street, Zachary, LA 70791. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Whatley for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Whatley represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Whatley's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 170 procedures against the 39 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Whatley's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Whatley's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2014 to 39 in the most recent data, a 117% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 39 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Whatley perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Whatley's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Whatley affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Whatley is affiliated with Fmol Health | Our Lady Of The Lake, Lane Regional Medical Center, West Feliciana Parish Hospital, Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge General Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Whatley practices?
Fmol Health | Our Lady Of The Lake (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Lane Regional Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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